Announced at Showcase 2017, BBC Worldwide has concluded a TV sales deal with the Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company (JTBC), owned by JoongAng Media Network (JMnet), one of South Korea’s largest media conglomerates. The deal includes over 500 hours of BBC’s premium natural history, science and documentary content which will now be available on one of the country’s newest cable TV platforms.Through the partnership, JTBC subscribers will now have access to The Hunt, Wild Japan, … [Read more...] about BBC sells factual content to JTBC
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TCB Media Rights sells package to China
London - TCB Media Rights reports that it has closed a 12 title package deal with the Red Apollo Group underlining the London-based rights-ownership and distribution company’s mission to become a trusted content-provider to the buoyant Asian market. Under the deal, Red Apollo Group has acquired a selection of TCB Media Rights’ series and one-offs, including three of its best-selling titles: Like A Shot Entertainment’s Medieval Murder Mysteries (6 x 60 mins) and The … [Read more...] about TCB Media Rights sells package to China
Anjali Rao leaves CNN for new media
Hong Kong – Television news anchor, Anjali Rao, has resigned from her post at CNN International after five years to develop a new integrated lifestyle content platform. “After 15 years of news, I have become anxious to explore new opportunities in television and digital content distribution”, said Rao of her decision to part ways with the news giant. But Rao will not remain off-air for long. Along with manager and business partner, Brett Gullan, the two have joined forces with … [Read more...] about Anjali Rao leaves CNN for new media
Asian docs on a high
Seoul – More than 300 documentary makers, producers and commissioning editors have descended on Seoul this week for the second annual Asian Side of the Doc. The four-day event, which debuted in Hong Kong last year, is organised by Sunny Side of the Doc (SSD) and Bang Singapore Pte Ltd. It provides a platform for Asian-based independent filmmakers to pitch and discuss projects with some of the top producers and documentary broadcasters. Keiko Bang, president of Bang, said this year … [Read more...] about Asian docs on a high
